General info - Feline

Question 1

What would you see on BW in a feline patient with hyperthyroidism?

Answer 1

Elevated TT4 (may be high normal if has concurrent euthyroid illness) +/- free T4
+/- elevated BUN and creatinine if have concurrent kidney disease

Question 2

What medication is used to treat feline hyperthyroidism?

Answer 2

Methimazole, felimazole, tapazole

Question 3

What would you see on BW in a feline patient with CKD?

Answer 3

Azotemia, isosthenuria,

Question 4

What would you see on BW in a feline patient with diabetes mellitus?

Answer 4

Hyperglycemia, elevated fructoasmine, +/- glucosuria, (ketonuria - DKA)

Question 5

How do you treat feline diabetes mellitus?

Answer 5

In addition to insulin (glargine or PZI preferred in cats), diet modification is CRUCIAL - transition to a LOW CARB DIET. Do NOT use high fiber diet